Desperate Housewives

Good morning, everyone! I thought we’d jump back into recapping the first season today, so let’s get to it! The episode is called “Anything You Can Do”.

Andrew’s having problems in school and Rex and Bree get called in because of it. Rex tries to explain away everything by mentioning they’re having marital problems, but Bree argues that’s not excuse and tries to downplay everything. Rex counters and announces right then and there Bree will be getting divorce papers later on. Later on, Rex gets Andrew a car and allows Danielle to go to a modeling school. Bree feels their being spoiled and wants them to give the gifts back. Rex and the kids don’t see it that way. Bree decides to force their hands by hiring a locksmith and throwing all the kid’s stuff on the lawn. If they give back and the gifts and stay with her, she’ll give them the new keys. Danielle gives in, but Andrew refuses and goes to Rex to ask to move in. Rex won’t let him and Andrew storms off, deciding to get drunk to he can face having to kiss up to Bree to get back in the house.

Andrew

Lynette, meanwhile, is popping ADHD pills to get all the stuff she needs to do done. She happens to run out just as Tom announces he wants to throw a business dinner, so she steals some from a neighbor to get through the evening. She is, by the way, a hit and practically steals the show by throwing around all kinds of great ideas. Tom is a bit upset, but they talk things through and she apologizes.

Lyennte and Bree

Over at Susan’s, she’s humiliated when her long-awaited date with Mike is cancelled due to a pretty houseguest. Edie doesn’t help matters by rubbing it in. She convinces Susan to follow Mike and his friend to a club to see what’s going on between them. When Mike sees her, Susan pretends she’s just there to ride the bull. She ends up falling off it and getting even more embarrassed. Later, she and Mike’s friend talk and she’s convinced they really are just friends. Although, the woman does drop a hint that Mike’s hiding something.

Edie actually gets quite a bit of time this episode alongside the Youngs, since she’s selling their house. She advises him to pretend like Mary Alice crawled outside to die because suicides tend to freak out buyers. Paul, meanwhile, has become convinced that Edie is the one who sent that note to Mary Alice after finding some stationary in her stuff that looks the same. He wants her taken care of.

Finally, at the Solis house, John is ready to end the whole affair cause he and Gabby never get to see each other now that Mama Solis is around. He even starts going out now and then with Danielle. Gabby doesn’t like this and convinces him to at least meet up with her one more time. Mama Solis, who has been spying, knows for sure they’re sneaking around and crashes their little rendevous with a camera. John, freaked out, chases her to get it back. Unfortunately for Mama Solis, she runs straight into the path of a car that’s being driven by a very drunk Andrew.

Gabrielle

Well, there ya have it, the latest recap. Have a great weekend and I’ll see y’all again on Monday. Take care! As usual, I leave you with some of my favorite quotes…

Julie: Mom, you’re getting too dressed up.
Susan: I know, but I wanna look really sexy.
Julie: I told Mike I expect him to have you home by eleven.
Susan: Hmm. How about midnight?
Julie: All right, but no later. You know how I worry.

Edie: Wow! Get a load of you! You look so pretty. I hardly recognize you.

Edie: Hey, how was your big date?
Susan: Mike had to reschedule.
Edie: Oh. Because of the hot girl? With the suitcase? Over there? Gosh, how devastating for you.

Gabrielle: “It’s her dream, and don’t you want her to be happy?”
Bree: “No, and in the future I would appreciate you keeping your ridiculous ideas to yourself!”

Edie: “Hmm, think so? I overheard them saying they’re going to the Saddle Ranch tonight. For drinks. And dancing.”
Susan: “So friends can do that.”
Edie: “Oh my god, I just want to slap and shake you.”